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Duration
201
The Maharam of Rottenberg II (1215-1307)
The Maharam of Rottenberg II (1215-1307)
Jun 15, 2023
35:09
To ransom or not? And why after he died? The Maharam’s responsa: Who matters - the individual or the community. Taking life during the Crusades, removing leprosy and deciding halacha based on dreams.
202
Rabbi Akiva Eger II - Rulings, Plague & Portrait
Rabbi Akiva Eger II - Rulings, Plague & Portrait
Jul 11, 2024
39:53
To appreciate Rabbi Akiva Eger we need to understand his era; The cholera epidemic he lived through, the personalities of his generation as well as his rulings and how they were set out. Who was he really and what did he look like? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rabbi Akiva Eger 13:46 Rabbi Akiva Eger's Role During the Cholera Epidemic 27:09 Conflict with the Community and the Hospital Management 35:31 The Accuracy of Portraits Depicting Rabbi Akiva Eger 38:49 Legacy and Impact of Rabbi Akiva Eger
203
Provence III - The Controversies: 1191-1305
Provence III - The Controversies: 1191-1305
Jan 25, 2022
34:50
For over a century, Provence split between those who banned (& burned) the works of the Rambam, and those who excommunicated their opponents. Philosophy vs. Kabbala. Rabbeinu Yonah, Nachmanides & the authors of Tosfos all took strong positions - echoes of which continued into the 20th century.
204
Covid I - Science, Evidence and Conspiracies
Covid I - Science, Evidence and Conspiracies
Jun 21, 2021
26:01
How are we supposed to trust the pharmaceutical companies? Should we be worried about the risks of the vaccine? How does medical intervention and halcha work together?
205
Covid II - Triage Problems
Covid II - Triage Problems
Jun 21, 2021
21:52
How do we decide who gets treated when we simply don’t have the resources to treat everyone? Do we ever prioritise for example treating many vs a few somewhere else? Young over old? Men vs Women?
206
Covid III - End of Life Issues
Covid III - End of Life Issues
Jun 21, 2021
20:28
If a patient is terminally ill with Covid or another disease- is treatment always required? Can treatment ever be withheld or withdrawn - let’s say if the patient doesn’t want it? Can one take strong drugs for pain that could potentially be dangerous?
207
Chinuch I - Background & Discipline
Chinuch I - Background & Discipline
Oct 28, 2021
23:59
The background of raising children (Chinuch). How does one healthily discipline children? What to do if you don't agree to the schools methods of chinuch?
208
Chinuch II - Loving Your Child & Reward
Chinuch II - Loving Your Child & Reward
Nov 4, 2021
21:59
What are the qualities of character most important to instill in one's children? How does one make children feel loved? How should one reward children? Why do schools not physically punish anymore?
209
Genetics II - Preventing Genetic Diseases
Genetics II - Preventing Genetic Diseases
Jan 13, 2022
30:55
Amazing new developments in Genetics Technology. Can families with known genetics diseases be helped? Is it morally incorrect to produce children with disadvantages?
210
Genetics III - Identifying Criminals & Family
Genetics III - Identifying Criminals & Family
Jan 20, 2022
19:18
Can one use DNA to identify remains? To allow a married woman to get remarried? Can we incriminate based on DNA?
211
Genetics IV- The Jewish Gene
Genetics IV- The Jewish Gene
Jan 27, 2022
28:42
Can we all be traced back to one mother? Can people be identified on a population basis? Where we come from? Can snippets of bones be taken to prove a Jewish body?
212
Adar- Does Judaism Have a Sense of Humour?
Adar- Does Judaism Have a Sense of Humour?
Mar 4, 2022
24:49
What is the purpose of humour? The Torah has many references to laughing- why? Why do Jews have a good sense of humour? Why is Purim a time of hilarity and laughter?
213
Transplants I- Organs from Living People
Transplants I- Organs from Living People
Mar 24, 2022
24:35
Is one allowed to receive an organ transplant from a non kosher animal? If one receives an ovarian transplant, who's children are they? If one transplants a head or a brain, who are you?! If a person didn't have a heartbeat and comes back to life after CPR, did you save a life or revive the dead? Do they need to remarry their spouse? Did their children inherit their assets? When exactly is the moment of death?
214
Printing III - Deceptions & Self-Deceptions
Printing III - Deceptions & Self-Deceptions
Oct 13, 2022
30:11
Who creates fakes and who has been taken in by them? Why was the first English translation of the Talmud so controversial? And a challenge for our listeners…
215
History of History for The Curious
History of History for The Curious
Dec 19, 2022
0:25
Curious about Rabbi Hersh & the Podcast? Please check out our annual peek behind the scenes where I get to ask all the burning questions we've all had... https://vimeo.com/779294036
216
Yishmael vs Yisrael IX - The Father of a Hostage
Yishmael vs Yisrael IX - The Father of a Hostage
Jan 31, 2024
27:01
A moving, personal first-hand account of trial, tribulation and faith. Recorded live at the JLE. Chapters 00:00 The Kidnapping of Ori Danino 03:29 The Search for Ori 05:24 Ori's Heroic Actions 08:08 The Power of Emunah 09:32 Seeing Hashem in Difficult Times 12:12 The Unexplainable Nature of the War 13:47 Praying and Believing in Hashem 15:53 A Message to Ori 17:20 Coping with Disappointment 18:44 The Impact of Ori's Story 19:43 The Power of Emunah from Generations Past 23:40 A Call to Prayer
217
Provence IV - Faith & Perseverance: 1305-1791
Provence IV - Faith & Perseverance: 1305-1791
Feb 1, 2022
33:17
What happens when Torah becomes a fable? Where was Aristotle's error? How did Meiri's writings suddenly re-appear after 600 years? And why did Jews go to hear sermons in church on Shabbos?
218
Purim Kattan I- The Soviet Union & Cairo: 1524-1954
Purim Kattan I- The Soviet Union & Cairo: 1524-1954
Feb 8, 2022
36:38
Across entire continents, Jews have had to deal with political intrigue and corrupt rulers. Occasionally these were overlaid with decrees of destruction and sincere prayer. And throughout the ages, the unexpected outcomes inspired communities to create a Purim which celebrated their particular miracle.
219
Purim Kattan II - Casablanca, Prague & Rhodes 1620-1944
Purim Kattan II - Casablanca, Prague & Rhodes 1620-1944
Feb 16, 2022
32:42
When communities came under threat, timing often made the crucial difference. Invasion, Blood Libels & Siege. Reminders of the Original Purim.
220
Shavuos I - Counting the Omer
Shavuos I - Counting the Omer
May 7, 2021
14:55
What does counting down achieve? The torah says count 50 days, why do we not count the 50th day?
221
Shavuos II - The Sinai Experience
Shavuos II - The Sinai Experience
May 13, 2021
15:42
What really happened at Sinai? What is real faith and how was it established there? Was that only for the Jews? How about the non-jewish nations, what’s their purpose?
222
The Maharal of Prague
The Maharal of Prague
Aug 30, 2022
1:56
One of the most important teachers of Jewish Thought in the last 500 years. Hear about his life, his writings and his philosophy, in a new 2-part series. Plus an exciting opportunity to join Rabbi Tatz for 4 days in Prague this November '22! Link to episodes - www.jle.org.uk/podcast